EL/M-2258 ALPHA explained

EL/M-2258 ALPHA
Country:	Israel
Type:	Solid-state Multi-function Advanced Lightweight Phased Array Naval Radars
Frequency:	S band
Range:	Latest Release:^[1] 400 km (extended version) 200 km (basic version) Old Release:^[2] Automatic track initiation at 120+ km for high altitude fighter size aircraft. 25+ km against sea skimming missiles.
Azimuth:	360°
Elevation:	70°

The EL/M-2258 ALPHA ("Advanced Lightweight Phased Array") is a multi-function active electronically scanned array naval radar system. It was developed by IAI Elta, for maritime installation on medium-sized combat ships such as corvettes, frigates and larger vessels. It is capable of tracking both air and surface targets, providing fire control and splash spotting guidance with target classification. ALPHA is an acronym of Advanced Lightweight Phased Array Naval Radars.

Operators

The radar is installed in medium-sized combat ships of the Israeli navy.

• Sa'ar 4.5-class missile boat^[3]
• Sa'ar 5-class corvette

Future Operators

• Sa'ar 72-class corvette^{[4] [5]}

• Miguel Malvar-class frigate^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: ELM-2258 ALPHA Multi-Function Rotating Digital AESA Radar . 2019 . 2022-11-28.
2. Web site: Advanced Lightweight Phased Array Naval Radars . 2018-02-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160630232218/http://www.iai.co.il/Sip_Storage//FILES/5/36845.pdf . 2016-06-30 . dead .
3. Web site: Hetz . 2018-02-17.
4. Web site: Saar 72 . 2018-02-17.
5. Web site: Israeli-Designed Mini Corvettes to Replace Eight Hetz Missile Boats. Tamir. Eshel. 2019-11-20.
6. News: IAI And HHI To Supply Philippine Navy With ALPHA 3D Radar Systems . France . English . Naval News . 2022-04-28 .